1812 Campaign of Russia

[Santi Pérez]

Wow, ADM, every time I see something new of yours posted on the forum I prepare myself for a mind-blowing surprise. And this time has been no different: what a wonderful mass of fantastically painted figures of Napoleon's General Staff and his Imperial Guard, a mixture of almost every possible manufacturer!

And presented in an incredible and great photographic report, with excellent details of all of them and their process of elaboration.

My most sincere congratulations for this new pharaonic work (as all your works are usually).

Santi.

[Iceman1964]

Wow ADM, massive high level production with massive photo coverage !
Great work !
Enrico

[Peter]

Boom! What an explosion of figures again! Great work!

I know it is a "retreat from Moscow" project but do the figures really need a blue nose? I spotted some!

[ADM]

Hello my dear friends, more work on my St Basil Cathedral, still with plexiglass and PVC, plenty of details and more to come.

Peter, there was around 12 blue nose in my previous work and it has been corrected, it was not possible to see it without big enlargement in photos !

I Had to confront a problem with this work, in some part the roof and walls was curved and there was no way to made it by plexiglass with cutting or sanding machines, maybe I could do it by wood covered by resin but it was not the best way, so I used an old oven to heat during 2 minutes a sheet of plexiglass until it become soft like cheese in a hamburger, and put it in a plywood mold, after a few minutes it came back to a frozen shape hard like stone.
If the oven heat too much (over 180 degree) there’s boiling bubble inside the plexiglass and it’s just good for the garbage, this is why I’m doing several of the same part and only take the best one.
I wish a merry Christmas to everybody !

[sberry]

There are no words to describe this project appropriately. Even “fantastic!” seems lame here.
This is probably the most impressive scratch-built architectural modeling that I have ever seen.

Given those many hand-crafted parts, a question comes to my mind: Have you ever considered using laser-cut as a technique? Not all, but a number of the parts that you are using here could be made that way. And it works with plexiglass, too, if that is your favorite material.

[Bessiere]

Very impressive ADM. Your ability to replicate complex parts to create these gorgeous building is simply amazing. Beautifully rendered.
Cheers,
Bessiere

[C M Dodson]

Once again a tour de force in construction using one of the most difficult ( in my opinion) materials to work with despite the heavy plant employed.

The attention to detail is fantastic and the model will be of a quality any top class museum would be proud to display.

Best wishes,

Chris

[Santi Pérez]

I love the progress in the Russian Orthodox church/cathedral, Mr. ADM.

Santi.

[Iceman1964]

Unbelievable results, the dimensions and the details are really impressive !
best compliments

[Kekso]

Just to take so many photos of the process is incredible...

[Michael Robert]

Monument Project, ADM !
You must tell us where Basil's church will be exhibited, once finished. Since, we can't visit the original any longer. It is awsome in craftsmanship.
Michael

[ADM]

Hello folks and many thanks for those nice comments !
This time I've concentrated my work on the bell tower, it was the last part achieved on the real one, and I made it the first part finished of my cathedral, I had to paint inside the bell tower before assembly so I also painted the outside, it's more easy that way.

There can be up to 29 bells in this tower, depending the period of history, sometime they were melted and changed into cannon. I found the small bells on ebay, christmas decoration, it was the right size for me.

[Ochoin]

Stunning.

Your attention to detail is unsurpassable.

donald

[Susofrick]

Agree with Donald. As usual when you start something I always think "Will we ever see the end of this?": And, as usual, it seems that we will! Great work! And I am quite fond of your painting style!

[C M Dodson]

Superb modelling skills as stated previously.

Nice to see the edifice raking shape after so much hard work.

Chris

[Ben90]

just WOW!

[Santi Pérez]

I totally agree with Donald, Gunnar, Chris and Ben, ADM. Every time you post a new collection of pictures, we’re ready to be amazed. And this time was no exception: that bell tower looks absolutely stunning.

Santi.

[MABO]

Impressive!

[k.b.]

A truly monumental work of art. Dare I use the word ‘Masterpiece’? Maybe not, but perhaps hundreds or thousands of little ‘masterpieces’ would be more fitting. Congratulations. I am in awe of your model making skills, good sir!

[Iceman1964]

I agree , unbelievable project, huge but precise to the minimal details.
Real admiration !!!